Tag: registered trademark
The memory of Pablo Escobar casts a shadow over Europe: EU trademarks as a reflection of moral principles.
05/14/2024
A recent judgment of the General Court of the European Union sheds light on the interpretation and application of the concepts of public policy and morality resulting from a trademark application for “Pablo Escobar” In the annals of criminal history few names are as conspicuous and compelling as that of Pablo Escobar, the infamous Colombian […]
Proof of use, a new tool to defend trademark registrations at the Spanish Patents and Trademarks Office
04/13/2021
The Spanish trademark system now has a new means of defense: proof of use. This change means that the trademark applicant can require the opponent to prove that genuine use has been made of the trademark on which the opposition is based. If use is not evidenced, the opposition based on that trademark will not […]